This waffle maker is so nice. I love how the top has a gorgeous color. This waffle maker is nice to use. It makes the perfect size waffles. They are super fluffy and delicious.  I did wash this waffle maker and drip pan before using it. Then I sprayed the the waffle maker with a little bit of oil so the waffles wouldn't stick. I mixed my batter up and poured it into the waffle maker. Then after a few minutes I flipped it so it would cook evenly.  The drip pan underneath is nice it will catch anything that spills out.